2014 Freedom Elite 21c 12V Issue
Just bought the rig used. House batteries were on their last legs and went dead even with the store/use switch in store one week after I bought it. I replaced them thinking it would correct the issue...
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With a meter you should be able to diagnose the problem by finding where power is present and where there is none.
If you have a shore connection and power is present from the WFCO converter, your measurement at the batteries should be 13.5V or greater. That will indicate if there is charging to the batteries.
If you can measure power at the DC fuse panel it should also be 13.5V+. If the shore power connection is removed and you are operating only on battery power, the voltage at the DC fuse panel will be lower or the same measurement across the batteries. If not, you have an open between the batteries and the DC distribution panel. Typical problem would be a tripped circuit breaker or blown fuse. If the mfg states it's behind the converter it may be on the converter itself or a stand alone case with a button. It may be quite small. Most are a small tin case with a small reset button, the diameter of pencil lead. Some are colored red.
Good luck on finding the 12V DC problem. Also, if you have new deep cycle batteries, the WFCO products are known by many to not deliver full charging output to batteries. The WFCO will provide power to the coach but the low charge voltage will shorten battery life and make charging off the generator a long duration event. A replacement of the lower charging portion is the best cure. Bestconverter.com sells a slide-in Progressive Dynamics charging case that replaces the WFCO.
If you have a shore connection and power is present from the WFCO converter, your measurement at the batteries should be 13.5V or greater. That will indicate if there is charging to the batteries.
If you can measure power at the DC fuse panel it should also be 13.5V+. If the shore power connection is removed and you are operating only on battery power, the voltage at the DC fuse panel will be lower or the same measurement across the batteries. If not, you have an open between the batteries and the DC distribution panel. Typical problem would be a tripped circuit breaker or blown fuse. If the mfg states it's behind the converter it may be on the converter itself or a stand alone case with a button. It may be quite small. Most are a small tin case with a small reset button, the diameter of pencil lead. Some are colored red.
Good luck on finding the 12V DC problem. Also, if you have new deep cycle batteries, the WFCO products are known by many to not deliver full charging output to batteries. The WFCO will provide power to the coach but the low charge voltage will shorten battery life and make charging off the generator a long duration event. A replacement of the lower charging portion is the best cure. Bestconverter.com sells a slide-in Progressive Dynamics charging case that replaces the WFCO.
